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Using a flip-card format, this compact guide provides protocols that take the guesswork out of image documentation. These comprehensive protocols follow the imaging guidelines of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) and include a universal method for documenting any type of pathology. Examples of the required images for the physician's diagnostic interpretation are included. Documentation specifics are provided for full and limited abdominal studies, gynecological and obstetric exams, and prostate evaluations. Also provided are protocols for small parts, vascular system, and echocardiography.

Table of Contents

Section I Introduction: Purpose and Use Section II Image Protocol for Abnormal Sonographic Findings Section III The Abdomen PART ONE: Image Protocols for Full Sonographic Studies of the Abdomen: Extensive images of the area(s) of interest accompanied by limited views of other major abdominal structures. I. Liver Study with Full Abdomen II. Aorta Study with Full Abdomen III. Inferior Vena Cava Study with Full Abdomen IV. Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Study with Full Abdomen V. Pancreas Study with Full Abdomen VI. Renal Study with Full Abdomen VII. Spleen Study with Full Abdomen PART TWO: Image Protocols for Limited Sonographic Studies of the Abdomen: Extensive images of the area(s) of interest. I. Aorta Study II. Inferior Vena Cava Study III. Right Upper Quadrant Study IV. Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Study V. Pancreas Study VI. Renal Study VII. Spleen Study Section IV The Pelvis PART ONE: Image Protocol for the Transabdominal Sonographic Study of the Female Pelvis PART TWO: Image Protocol for the Transvaginal Sonographic Study of the Female Pelvis PART THREE: Image Protocols for Sonographic Studies of the Male Pelvis: I. Transrectal Prostate Gland Study II. Scrotum Study III. Penis Study Section V Obstetrics PART ONE: Image Protocol for the Sonographic Study of the Early First Trimester PART TWO: Image Protocol for the Sonographic Study of the Late First Trimester PART THREE: Image Protocols for Sonographic Studies of the Second and Third Trimesters: I. Second and Third Trimester Images II. Multiple Gestations III. The Biophysical Profile Section VI Small Parts PART ONE: Image Protocol for the Sonographic Study of the Thyroid Gland PART TWO: Image Protocols for the Sonographic Study of the Breast I. Breast Lesion Characterization II. Whole Breast Images PART THREE: Image Protocol for the Sonographic Study of the Neonatal Brain Section VII Vascular PART ONE: Image Protocols for Abdominal Doppler and Color Flow Studies: I. Mesenteric Arterial Images II. Renal Arterial Images III. Image Examples of Various Studies PART TWO: Image Protocol for Cerebrovascular Duplex Scanning PART THREE: Image Protocols for Peripheral Arterial and Venous Duplex Scanning: I. Lower Extremity Venous Duplex Images II. Lower Extremity Peripheral Arterial Images Section VIII Echocardiography PART ONE: Image Protocol for the Sonographic Study of the Adult Heart PART TWO: Image Protocol for the Sonographic Study of the Pediatric Heart Section IX Abbreviation Glossary